RUTH—NOTE ON Ruth 4:10 Moabite (see note on 1:22). To preserve the family property, Ruth was bought (redeemed) to be Boaz’s wife (see Ruth 4:13; Deuteronomy 25:5). not be cut off from among his brothers. That is, from his clan relatives (Ruth 4:3). from the gate. Men of this family may have held prominent positions in the gate. His... place refers to his social standing.

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